Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6240 1991–92 |
Educational employeesBefore hiring an employee, school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors shall require a criminal record check and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6248 1991–92 |
Boating safetyThe state Parks and Recreation Commission shall determine by rule the capacity of watercraft if the federal Coast Guard required capacity label or the carrying capacity information by the manufacturer is missing or absent. Any... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6253 1991–92 |
Government commercial actvtyNo state agency may engage in commercial activities except as provided in law. An exemption is provided from this policy for a number of agency functions. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6257 1991–92 |
Wildlife/recreation landsLegislative findings are made regarding acquisition of areas for wildlife and recreation, and the need for an increase in funding for operation and maintenance of such lands and facilities. The state wildlife and recreation... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6260 1991–92 |
Fetal alcohol syndrome/effctDisabilities attributable to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE) are included in the definition of developmental disability. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Passage is made contingent upon funds being... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6264 1991–92 |
Process server registrationCounty clerks are required to develop a registration process for maintaining a register of process servers in the county. The clerks may collect an annual fee of up to $10 from each process server. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6265 1991–92 |
Malt liquor keg registrationSmall groceries or other off premise class E licensees may sell malt liquor in kegs of up to five and one-half gallons without being required to obtain a class A or class B license if all such sales comply with laws concerning... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6266 1991–92 |
Employee privacyThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: An employer is not permitted to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage individuals because they consume lawful products while not at work. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6274 1991–92 |
Animal health regulationThe powers of the Department of Agriculture to control the spread of dangerous diseases is expanded to include exotic wild animals. Exotic wild animals are defined as terrestrial wild animals that are not native to Washington... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6277 1991–92 |
Metropolitan park districtsThe election procedure for commissioners of a metropolitan park district is changed from elections at-large to elections from districts. A metropolitan park district is divided into five electoral districts. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6278 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Washington State Rural Development Council is formally recognized by the state of Washington. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6279 1991–92 |
Urban/rural econ partnershpsThe Legislature intends to establish a partnership between urban and rural areas of the state and, in so doing, improve the quality of life and provide quality job opportunities for each citizen of the state. The requirement... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6310 1991–92 |
Tropical hardwood productsAfter December 31, 1992, the Department of General Administration and cities, counties or taxing districts will not buy any products made from tropical hardwoods. The Department of General Administration shall adopt rules... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6317 1991–92 |
Gross weight permitsThe Department of Transportation's (DOT) annual additional tonnage permit and fee structure are incorporated into the combined license fee collected by the Department of Licensing. Distribution of the revenue from the combined... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6325 1991–92 |
Initiative/referendum signatPaying or receiving compensation for soliciting signatures on initiative or referendum petitions is made a gross misdemeanor if any part of the compensation is based on the number of signatures collected. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6334 1991–92 |
Child resident/treatmnt servThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to develop a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary diagnostic/assessment tool, to be utilized in conducting assessments of children for determining appropriate levels of... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6335 1991–92 |
Salmon commodity commissionThe Legislature finds that the marketing of commercially caught and delivered salmon in the state of Washington is affected by the public interest and that the salmon industry needs to participate more fully in the production,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6337 1991–92 |
Sheriffs services feesSheriff's fees for official services rendered are increased. Additional services, with corresponding fees are listed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6350 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6355 1991–92 |
Natural resources resurveyThe Department of Natural Resources shall, in the process of resurveying lands to establish boundaries, use methods that recognize "bona fide rights." If land is resurveyed by the department, the survey may not impair bona... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6356 1991–92 |
Natural resources resurveyLandowners may challenge resurveys through arbitration or mediation with the Department of Natural Resources. If the landowner's rights are found to have been negatively affected, the department will compensate the landowner... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6358 1991–92 |
Litter control/recycling actThe findings and purposes of the Litter Control Act are expanded to include recognition of the need for waste reduction, the state's highest waste management priority. The following categories of products are added to those... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6369 1991–92 |
Mental illness/firearms possA person may not possess any firearm if he or she has been committed by court order for treatment of mental illness under the state's criminal insanity statute, or at least 90 days confinement under the state's Involuntary... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6378 1991–92 |
Ferries/farm animal wasteVehicles hauling live farm animals, when crossing a ferry transporting fewer than 25 vehicles, are exempt from load containment requirements. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Language is added which clarifies that the vehicle... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6391 1991–92 |
Reclaimed water usageThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Department of Health and the Department of Ecology will coordinate their efforts to develop a streamlined process for adopting standards and establishing... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |